The registration and abstract submission for the 20th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026), taking place on 28 June–1 July 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium, are now open. This 20^th edition of the Congress will focus on the theme “Shaping tomorrow: Biotechnology for Health, Food, Energy, Environment.”

As an EFB Institutional Member, you are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount on your registration fee using the code EFBIM10.

Why choose ECB2026?

• World-class scientific programme with real impact

The programme features:

• Daily plenary lectures from global leaders in biotechnology
• Four parallel streams of symposia
• Sessions addressing critical challenges in health, food security, energy, climate, and environmental sustainability

• A global community

Join 800+ participants from over 60 countries, with leading scientists, industry experts, startups, and international partners:

• VIB - Flemish Institute for Biotechnology, celebrating its 30th anniversary
• AFOB – Asian Federation of Biotechnology, strengthening a long-standing international collaboration

• High-visibility opportunities for your researchers

ECB supports the next generation of scientists. We invite you to submit abstracts for: oral presentations, flash talks and posters.

• Industry access

ECB2026 features a trade exhibition, sponsor presentations, and satellite events. For Institutional Members, this is an opportunity to:

• Showcase technologies
• Explore collaboration prospects
• Connect with key figures shaping the biotechnology landscape

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities

We offer a range of sponsorship and exhibition packages for organisations aiming to highlight their innovations or enhance visibility in the global biotech community. Institutional Members benefit from discounted exhibition space. If your organisation is considering a presence at ECB2026, we will be glad to explore tailored opportunities with you. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..